2015 MPTA Research Posters

Title: Variations between Physical Therapy Students in Clinical Reasoning Using Modified Script Concordance Test

Authors: Robert Hooper, SPT; Jeff Hubka, SPT; Thomas Hunt, SPT; Michael McKenny, SPT

Faculty Mentor: Amy Foley, PT, DPT, MA, CEEAA

The Effect of Gluteus Medius Strengthening on Balance Ability in Asymptomatic Older Adults

Gross RA, Haake KA, Norton LA, Seider AE, Stuhlsatz JA, Dronberger JA; Rockhurst University, Kansas City MO.

Title: Effects of Videotaped Motor Imagery on Youth’s and Young Adult’s Musculoskeletal Flexibility

Author(s): Abby Blair, SPT; Anna Ward, SPT; Andrew Melanson, SPT; Eric Halbleib, SPT; Jay Ryan, SPT; Michael Mitchelson, SPT; Catherine Rush Thompson, PT, PhD, MS

Student Satisfaction and Performance with Standardized Patients in an Objective Structured Clinical Examination

Author(s): Marcie C. Swift, PT, PhD, FAAOMPT, Jordan Adrian, SPT, Caleb Burnett, SPT, Andrea Bush, SPT, Nicole DeBrie, SPT

Institution(s):Rockhurst University, Department of Physical Therapy

Title: The Effects of Motor Imagery on Musculoskeletal Flexibility of Youth and Young Adults

Author(s): Abby Blair, SPT; Anna Ward, SPT; Andrew Melanson, SPT; Eric Halbleib, SPT; Jay Ryan, SPT; Michael Mitchelson, SPT; Catherine Rush Thompson, PT, PhD, MS

Institution(s):Rockhurst University, Department of Physical Therapy

Title: The effects of a training program on improving balance in individuals with a chronic acoustic neuroma: A pilot study

Authors: Tanya Tepen, SPT, Kristy Frey, SPT, Serena Beffa, SPT, Shannon Haselhorst, SPT, Kellie Dwinell, SPT, Joni G Barry, PT, DPT, NCS

Institution: Maryville University – St. Louis, Missouri
Title: Effect of Adjustable Dynamic Response UltraSafe Gait Hinge in Ankle Foot Orthotics on Gait in Children with Cerebral Palsy
Authors: Kristin Schneider, SPT1, Callie Bauer, SPT1, Alisha Goestenkors, SPT1, Kasey McMullen, SPT1, Amber Johnson, SPT1, Kathleen Herndon, PT, MHS, PCS2, Janice Brunstrom-Hernandez, M.D., Collaborator2, Rachel Rose, PT, PhD, PCS1,
Institutions: 1Maryville University of St. Louis, 2St. Louis Children’s Hospital

Title: Effectiveness of barefoot strength training compared to strength training with shoes on static and dynamic balance and strength of division II women’s basketball players: A pilot study.
Authors: Matthew Leise, SPT; LeAnneBonnell, SPT; Brett Stuppy, SPT; Bradly Tiehes, SPT; JT File, SPT. Faculty Advisor: Jack A. Bennett PT, DPT, SCS, MEd, CSCS.
Institution: Physical Therapy Department, Maryville University, St. Louis, MO

Title: The use of the Hypothesis-Oriented Algorithm for Clinicians to Prepare Students for an Objective Structured Clinical Examination in Physical Therapy Education

Author(s): Marcie C. Swift, PT, PhD, FAAOMPT, Richard Sanders, SPT, Anna Sobczyk, SPT, Monica Soper, SPT, Chelsea Thompson, SPT

Acknowledgment: Mohamed Kohia, PhD, PT and Amy Foley, PT, DPT

Institution: Rockhurst University, 100 Rockhurst Road, KCMO, 64110

Title:Does attendance at an adapted sports camp increase activity levels in children with cerebral palsy?

Authors: Sara Scholtes, PT, DPT, PhD;1 Leah Fischer, SPT;1 Jennifer Miros PT, MPT;2 Sarah Hickey PT, DPT2

Institution: 1Program in Physical Therapy, Saint Louis University, 2Carol and Paul Hatfield Cerebral Palsy Sports and Rehabilitation Center, St. Louis Children’s Hospital

Title: Effects of a 4 week intensive sports camp experience on a 17-year-old male with cerebral palsy

Authors: Sarah Hickey PT, DPT;1 Jennifer Miros PT, MPT;1 Sara Scholtes, PT, DPT, PhD1

Institution: 1Carol and Paul Hatfield Cerebral Palsy Sports and Rehabilitation Center, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, 2Program in Physical Therapy, Saint Louis University

Title: Characterizing Maximum Step Length Test Performance in People with Parkinson Disease

Authors: Ryan P. Duncan, PT, DPT1,2; Marie E. McNeely, PhD1,2; Gammon M. Earhart, PT, PhD1-3

Institutions: 1Washington University School of Medicine in Saint Louis – Program in Physical Therapy, 2Washington University School of Medicine in Saint Louis – Department of Neurology, 3Washington University in Saint Louis – Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology

Title: Influence of Training with a Newly Developed Gait Training Sling on Characteristics of Gait in Patients with Hemiparesis Following a Stroke: A Multiple Single Case Study

Authors: Michelle Grellner, SPT, Rebecca Pavletich, SPT, Andrew Krebsbach, SPT, Megan Venneman, SPT, Katie Krafft, SPT, Pradip Ghosh PT, Ph.D., DMS

Maryville University St. Louis

Title: Improving the student experience of accessing evidence based practice research: a library faculty and physical therapy faculty collaboration

Authors: Ann Fick PT, DPT, MS, CCS and Gail Keutzer MLS, MA

Institution: Maryville University, St. Louis, MO

Title: Effects of Hip Strengthening Exercises on Asymmetric Hip Rotation Passive Range of Motion, Strength, and Femoral Neck Anteversion in Healthy Participants: A Pilot Study

Authors: Alex Toebben SPT, Kendall Giles SPT, Jamie Kloss SPT, Chris Rebuck SPT, Kaily Stoecklin SPT, Michael T. Cibulka PT, DPT, MHS, OCS, FAPTA

Affiliation: Maryville University, St. Louis, MO

Title: Characteristics of Hip Strength, Balance, and Gait in children with Nuerofibromatosis Type I.

Authors: Bayless K SPT*, McClay K SPT*, Heet J SPT*, Kountzman A SPT*, Steinbecker K SPT*, Gutmann D MD, PhD^, Dunn C PT, DPT+, Ross S PT,DPT, MHS, PCS*. *Maryville University, St. Louis. ^Washington University, St. Louis. +St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

Title: Determining Long-term Effects of a Concussion on Static and Dynamic Balance in Collegiate Soccer Players: A Pilot Study

Authors: Samantha Poteet, SPT, Whitley Hudson, SPT, Kristin Scherer, SPT, Kyle Reynolds, SPT, Patrick Jacobs, SPT, Ryan Duncan, PT, DPT

Affiliation: Maryville University, Saint Louis, Missouri

Title: Effects of hip and knee positions on EMG activity and torque production of hamstrings and quadriceps muscles in normal healthy adults.

Mohamed Kohia, Michael Hauber, Brackon Lundy, Logan Pettz, Brian Sanderson, John Seipel, John Williams

Rockhurst University Department of Physical Therapy

Title:Development and Validation of a Questionnaire to Assess the Use of Evidence-Based Practice Concepts of Physical Therapy Students During Clinical Experiences

Authors: Ashley Durbin, SPT, Lindsay Eichaker, SPT, Alison Kapplemann, SPT, Courtney Dolles, SPT, Olaide Sangoseni, PT, DPT, MSc, PhD

Institution: Maryville University of St. Louis

Title: Validity of the Figure-of-8 Walk Test in Community Dwelling Older Adults

Holm M, Poelker S, Ranieri A, Reuther T, Stanton J, and Hiebert JM

Department of Physical Therapy Education, Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO

Title: The Relationship between Physical Function and Resilience in Community Dwelling Older Adults

Bailey Jamie, SPT; Cooper Samantha, SPT; Delaney Ashlee, SPT; McCarthy Heidi, SPT; Smith Rachel, SPT; Decker Ann Marie, PT, MSA, GCS

Rockhurst University

Title: Effect of “Mizzou Steps,” a lower extremity functional training on gait velocity and functional performance; a pilot study.

Authors:

Carmen Casanova Abbott PT, PhD, Department of Physical Therapy,

Evan Prost PT, DPT, GCS, CEAA, Department of Physical Therapy,

Title: Association between rotation-related impairments and activity type in people with and without low back pain
Author(s): Stephanie A. Weyrauch, Sara C Bohall, Christopher J Sorensen, Linda R Van Dillen
Institution(s): Washington University in St Louis

Title: Barriers to Leadership in Physical Therapy
Authors: Wisdom CM, Fourie L, Galley B, Hoffmann K, Liszewski L, Leiker C
Institution: Rockhurst University

Title: Health and Wellness Behaviors of Practicing Physical Therapists

Authors: Wisdom CM, McKiernan BJ, Collins BJ, Lewis BA, Peters KJ, Schmidt BL, Snelling SL

Institution: Rockhurst University

Title: Interprofessional Experience: Building Healthcare Teams

Authors: Briedwell TA, Martin DE, Gregory G, Wood LA

Title: Do physical therapy students’ preferences for acquiring information and making decisions relate to their attitudes toward problem based learning?

Authors: Prost E1, Prost J2, Thombs L3, Dannecker E4

Institutions:

  1. University of Missouri, School of Health Professions, Department of Physical Therapy
  2. State of Georgia, Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities
  3. University of Missouri, Department of Statistics, Social Science Statistics Center
  4. University of Missouri, School of Health Professions, Department of Physical Therapy

Title: Cultural Perceptions of Physical Therapy Students in the 21st Century.

Authors: Olaide Sangoseni,PT, DPT, MSc, PhD, Michelle Unterberg, PT, DHS

Institution: Physical Therapy Program, College of Health Professions, Maryville University

MPTA Poster Awards

Congratulations are in order for the inaugural recipients of the MPTA Noteworthy Poster Award. Posters were selected for the award by judges who were blinded to author, institution and city. Selection was based on: Novelty of the research, potential to make contributions to the field, soundness of method design, relevance of data analyses, andorganization and clarity of the submitted abstract. These posters will be distinguished by a ribbon at the poster session on Friday evening. Please take a minute to congratulate the recipients and learn about their valuable contributions to physical therapy research.

2015 Noteworthy Posters

The effects of a training program on improving balance in individuals with a chronic acoustic neuroma: A pilot study Interprofessional Experience: Building Healthcare Teams

Does attendance at an adapted sports camp increase activity levels in children with cerebral palsy?

Effects of Hip Strengthening Exercises on Asymmetric Hip Rotation Passive Range of Motion, Strength, and Femoral Neck Anteversion in Healthy Participants: A Pilot Study

Association between rotation-related impairments and activity type in people with and without low back pain

Interprofessional Experience: Building Healthcare Teams

MPTA sincerely thanks all of the researchers for their time, talent, and commitment.